How Do I Apply Stolz-Cesaro Theorem to Find the Limit of a Sequence?

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The discussion focuses on applying the Stolz-Cesaro theorem to find the limit of the sequence defined as (xn) = (cos(π/n+1) + cos(π/n+2) + ... + cos(π/2n))/n as n approaches infinity. Participants clarify that the limit involves evaluating cos(π/2n+1) + cos(π/2n+2) - cos(π/n+1). Additionally, it is emphasized that the Stolz-Cesaro theorem must be applied in conjunction with another sequence for proper evaluation.

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Homework Statement


hello, i have to find the limit of the next array

(xn)=(cos (π/n+1) + cos (π/n+2) + ...+ cos ( π/2n))/n
when n goes to infinity.

Homework Equations


I was told to apply stolz cesaro and that is where i ended up :
the limit is :

limit of cos ( π/2n+1) + cos (π/2n+2) -cos (π/n+1)

The Attempt at a Solution


How i finish this ?
 
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LazuRazvan said:

Homework Statement


hello, i have to find the limit of the next array

(xn)=(cos (π/n+1) + cos (π/n+2) + ...+ cos ( π/2n))/n
What you wrote in the first term was ##\cos(\frac{\pi}{n} + 1)##, and similar in the other two terms. Is that what you intended?
LazuRazvan said:
when n goes to infinity.

Homework Equations


I was told to apply stolz cesaro and that is where i ended up :
the limit is :

limit of cos ( π/2n+1) + cos (π/2n+2) -cos (π/n+1)
Same comment as above.

Also, to apply Stolz-Cesaro (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stolz–Cesàro_theorem), you need to use it with another sequence. What's the other sequence you are using?
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The Attempt at a Solution


How i finish this ?
 
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